Misunderstanding of right-of-way rules at various pedestrian crossing types: Observational study and survey
Misunderstanding of right-of-way rules may contribute to pedestrian trauma, especially at crossings where pedestrian and traffic signals appear to give contradictory messages. Two thousand eight hundred and fifty-four pedestrians were observed crossing at signal-controlled intersections to compare attention to traffic for different combinations of pedestrian and traffic signals. In addition, a survey was conducted at signal-controlled intersections and nearby car parks in metropolitan and rural areas. Five hundred and seventy-four participants took the role of pedestrian or driver when responding to questions regarding beliefs about pedestrian right-of-way for a range of situations at signal-controlled crossings, zebra crossings, and unmarked sections of road (specifically: alone, with pedestrian refuge, or paved). Results suggest that at signal-controlled crossings pedestrian right-of-way is erroneously thought to be influenced by the pedestrian signal. Many respondents thought that a pedestrian refuge or paving gave a pedestrian right-of-way at an otherwise unmarked section of road. In many situations more than 20% of both drivers and pedestrians reported that they would take right-of-way. Pedestrian crossing types should be rationalized, and education should be provided regarding rules and responsibilities at available crossings.
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- Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
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Authors:
- Hatfield, Julie
- Fernandes, Ralston
- Job, R F Soames
- Smith, Ken
- Publication Date: 2007-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 833-842
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Serial:
- Accident Analysis & Prevention
- Volume: 39
- Issue Number: 4
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0001-4575
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00014575
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Crosswalks; Drivers; Empirical methods; Pedestrian areas; Pedestrian movement; Pedestrian safety; Pedestrian vehicle interface; Pedestrians; Right of way (Traffic); Signalized intersections; Surveys; Traffic signals
- Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01053693
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, ATRI
- Created Date: Jul 20 2007 9:53AM